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W342 YJO

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,236 mi
Last recorded114,236 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW342 YJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 114,236 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 May 2016 114,236 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint lower swivel (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 May 2015 98,510 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 May 2015 98,510 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear exhaust mount broken. o/s/r tyre perished.

Pass 13 Feb 2014 80,625 miles

n/s/f brake disc slightly corroded.

Pass 15 Nov 2012 66,742 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 65,388 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear and both front tyres slightly worn

Pass 20 Jan 2012 65,388 miles

Front brake discs worn

Offside rear and both front tyres slightly worn

Fail 20 Jan 2011 63,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

outer sills plastic covered

washer bottle water leak

Pass 20 Jan 2011 63,089 miles

outer sills plastic covered

washer bottle water leak

Pass 13 Jan 2010 59,761 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 55,134 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 51,598 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 51,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 47,050 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?

Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
7,127
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
435,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132,731
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,433
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 41,321
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39,376
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37,959
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W342 YJO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 102,010 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132,731 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W342 YJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz E typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W342 YJO registered?

W342 YJO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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